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Shutdown impact: Tourists, homebuyers hit quickly

By Washington Examiner
Published October 7, 2013 3:05pm ET
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Shutdown impact: Tourists, homebuyers hit quickly
Protestors hold signs during a during an event with the Democratic Progressive Caucus and furloughed federal employees on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, as the budget battle continued. President Barack Obama decided to stay home from economic summits in Asia as Democrats stepped up pressure on congressional Republicans to rein in their tea party faction and reopen the government with no strings attached. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) | Evan Vucci

WASHINGTON (AP) — A government shutdown is having far-reaching consequences for some, but minimal impact on others.

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